Types of Assessment

Assessment is the process of determination of tax. Determination of tax liability depends on a lot of deciding factors. In this article, let us explore the various types of assessment.

Self Assessment

Self-assessment, as the name suggests, is the determination of tax by an individual, based on the accounts of previous records concerning taxable transactions. The registered person then goes on to file returns based on the transactions performed and the amount so calculated by him. Therefore, the entity shall execute the process within the stipulated time.

Provisional Assessment

For a tax to be calculated, there must be clarity. If the registered person cannot determine how much their taxable supplies are or even be confused by what the tax rate will be, then they can seek clarification from the proper officer - and request that they allow him to estimate and pay the amount of taxes based on what they believe to be a fair amount.

Regular Assessment

This is also termed as scrutiny assessment, thanks to its way in assessing, which involves an examination of the registered person, with the help of relevant returns, documents, etc, by the concerned tax officials, in order to adjudge the credibility concerning the payments of the taxpayer. The registered person should extend his co-operation, in terms of making himself available before the tax officer for explanation and clarification on queries posed by the concerned officer, and ensuring the relevant records or documents of the taxable person. If found guilty of any evasion or the like, the taxpayer should provide with an opportunity to hear.

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Summary Assessment

This is almost similar to the scrutiny assessment/regular assessment. The only significant difference is that the registered person is not given an opportunity to hear. The concerned individual shall issue the tax liability in the form of an order to the liable one as determined by the officials.

Best Judgement Assessment

If the process of regular assessment is not found to be conclusive, due to the non co-operation of the taxpayer, inadequate documents, or on the occasion of dissatisfaction voiced by the proper officer concerning the authenticity of records submitted by him, he may take a decision on his own accord, on the basis of records/documents available at his disposal.

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